PC 10-11-76
CITY OF CUPEKrINO, STATE OF CALIFOR."nA
10300 Torre Avenue~ Cupertino, California 95014
Telephone: 252-4505
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD ON OCTOBER 11, 1976, IN THE COUNCIL CHÞ.~BER, CITY HALL
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Chairman Adams called the meeting to order at 7:34 PM with the
Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Comm. present:
Connn. absent:
Staff present:
Blaine, Koenitzer, Gatto (7:40), Woodward
Chairman Adams
None
Director óf Planning and Development Sisk
Assistant Planning-Director Cowan
Assistant City Attorney Kilian
Deputy Assistant City Attorney Foster
Assistant City Engineer Whitten
APPROVAL OF. MINUTES
Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 27, 1976:
Page 3, paragraph 4, line 2: Change "trial" to "trail".
Page 4, last paragraph, line 3; Change "perspective" to "pro spec':'
tivelt.
Page 5, paragraph 5, line 2, after the word "piped", add "along the
drive".
Page 6, paragraph 7 should read: "Connn. Gatto said
the whole site at once. . . .sell quickly the City
The remainder of the paragraph is all right.
. . to grad
.. experience
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Page 6, paragraph 8 should read: "Mr. Cowan. . .build the IÌ1ajcrit
of the lot s himself on pads as proposed."
Page 7, paragraph 3, second sentence should read: "She noted that
trees sometimes .. .. . ..homeowner..11
Page 7, paragraph 4, the second sentence should read: "He favored
. . . putting the houses on the ridge line but rather, off to one
side. The property owners can still get the view they are paying
for but the houses are not as conspicuous." The last sentence
remains the same.
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Page 7, paragraph 6, line 3, add after the word "yellow" "-colored
plan displayed on the board", and continue the remainder of the
sentence.
Page 7, paragraph 8, line 2 change "grade," to "grade", and on the
third line, remove the comma after the word "style" and replace
with "and",
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Koenitzer to approve the
Minutes of September 27, 1976, as corrected.
Motion carried, 5-0
Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 29, 1976:
Page 3, paragraph 3, add "to the tract" after the word "granted" in
the first line; delete the remainder of that sentence and replace
with: "because they were granted a 25' setback in lieu of the 20' ,
street width."
Page 4, paragraph 7, line 2, delete "they" and replace with "the
developers" .
Page 5, paragraph 2, line 5; delete (front portion) and replace
with "along Mariani Avenue':
Page 6, paragraph 5, line 2: delete (front) and replace with
"Mar iani Avenue".
Page 7, paragraph l, at the end of the motion, add: "Condition 29
that this use permit is restricted to the use of Any Mountain,
Inc..H.
Page 8, last paragraph on the page, line 3, after "Condition 16"
add "deleting last sentence in 16 (a) and deleting (d) and (e)."
and on line 4 of the same paragraph, add after the word "parking"
'ueas~red between all garage doors on front property lines and/or
sidewalks; the southwesterly dwelling shall be shifted northerly
to provide a minimum l,2' setback from the southerly boundary."
Page 9, last paragraph, line 4: delete "complying" and replace
with "compliance".
Moved by Comm. Woodward, seconded by Comm. Blaine to approve the
Minutes of September 29, 1976, as corrected.
Motion carried, 4-0-1
Comm. Gatto abstained
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9/27/76 Minutes
approved
9/29/76 Minutes
approved
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POSTPONEMENTS; None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Planning Director stated there was one written communication that
referred to item 1 on this agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS; None.
I PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CITY OF CUPERTINO; GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (l-GPA-76) to amend the
land use element of the general plan. First Hearing.
Chairman Adams announced that this public hearing would continue to 9 PM
and at that time, if not completed, it will be continued to the next
regular meeting. The reason for this statement was that the agenda was
very long.
The Assistant City Planning Director introduced the public hearing. The
General Plan can only be amended 3 times per year; therefore, the City is
putting the requests together and bringing them up 3 times per year
rather than right after they are received. He called attention to the
fact that Dorothy Varian's request to have a portion of her property
rezoned from single family residential to public park was omitted from
the staff report of October 6, 1976. In the Spring of 1977, the City is
going to consolidate its General Plan elements.
The Assistant Planning Director then reviewed the transparencies of:
1) F.oothill Blvd. and Stevens Canyon Road to the east, Alcalde to the
north, and Santa Lucia to the west and southwest, on the Land Area map; and
2) The Land Use map. He stated that the staff recommends the duplexes
in that area be placed in a conforming status, but that the undeveloped
duplex lots revert to single-family residential lots.
Chairman Adams asked for comments from the audience.
Mr. David J. Pilling, 22370 Starling Drive, Los Altos, said he now owns
one lot in this area with a 40-S0 year old building on it ,which is
rented out as a duplex. If this were to be rezoned to single-family
he would have no financial incentive to upgrade the property. In
addition, he stated that Mr, Harley was all set to put duplexes on his
3 lots, adjacent to Mr. Pilling's property, but had personal problems
which delayed fruition of this project. The'Assistant Planning Director
said duplexes would not be permitted under the present General Plan.
Mr. Pilling said that at the present time, there are very old shacks
on the property that do nothing to improve the appearance of the street.
He said he does have room for another home on his property.
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Mrs. S. White, 10629 Merriman, asked if his property were zoned
for duplexes, if this would be a guarantee there,will be new
duplexes or if it would just increase the density of his run-
down dwellings on the property. Mr. Pilling answered, through
the Chair, that it is not his intent to put as many people as
possible on his property.
Mr. Joseph J. Bolton, 10684 Stevens Canyon Road, stated he owns
5 properties along Foothill Blvd., south of McClellan Road. He
was in favor of retaining the duplex zoning in that area because
he said there are not that many lots left so we are not talking I
about that many more units than are already in the area. There '
would be perhaps 20 additional units. He believes the City would I
be ahead financially and aesthetically if people were encouraged i
to tear down some of those old houses and put in some nice, new 1
duplexes. I
Mr. George P. Davis, 10620 Merriman Road, spoke out against the I
duplex zoning in that area. He cited the excessive traffic on
Foothill Blvd. and the problems with small~children crossing this!
busy street to get to the store. If duplexes were put in, this I
would double the number of &nall-child potential. Also, the water
pressure is inadequate, and the sewer system backs up. He said II
they are starting to have "brown-outs" because of inadequate
electric power capacity. He prefers to have the area remain in
its present condition.
Comm. Gatto said he believes the staff report is consistent with
previous discussions on this subject.
Comm. Blaine agreed with Comm. Gatto. She said it is a shame
the existing duplexes were allowed to go in there. Comm. Koenitzrr,
Woodward, and Chairman Adams agreed.
Land Area 2 ttansparency was displayed next. The Assistant
Planning Director said there is a movement in this area around !
the intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Foothill Blvd. to
develop within the confines of the General Plan recommendation
of single-family units. After street dedications, this property
would not qualify for duplexes.
Consensus was 5-0 to accept staff recommendation for Land Area
Ill.
The Assistant City Attorney advised that if, for some reason,
anybody is unhappy with a zoning decision made by the Planning
Commission, they should be advised that the decision would end
here, subject to petition to the City Council. This is in case
the Planning Commission does not amend the General Plan.
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Mr. Jason Chartier, 21060 Homestead Road, representing Mr. Murphy,
who is requesting duplex zoning, said they are talking about a
cluster-type Rl, not duplexes. He believes this is handled under
the R2 zone. This is based on the commerical property on the corner
and the sound wall buffer. Carom. Gatto said the property to which
he is referring has a 4.4 density on it now.
Carom. Koenitzer, Blaine
designation is proper
agreed.
and Woodward agreed that the present Rl
for this property. Chairman Adams also
Consensus was 5-0 to accept staff recommendation for Land Area #2.
The Assistant Planning Director identified Land Area #3 on the map.
The current designation is recreational/agricultural land use.
The staff recommended this property be used for residential with
0-4.4 density with the understanding that when the owner does
something with the property that the City take a closer look at the
topography. Comm. Koenitzer observed that it appears this property
was graded for development at one time.
Chairman Adams asked for comments from the audience.
Mr. Casey Jones, Deep Cliffe Drive, said there was a road to the south
that went to the horse ranch and the old mansion where De Anza Circle
is now. The homes along Deep Cliffe Drive were designed to look
out on the view. If homes were put on this property they will then
look down at roofs or into second-story windows.
Mr. Roy Mallard, 16728 Deep Cliffe Drive, said the road to the golf
course runs along his property and is too noisy during the day.
If homes are built in there it will also be noisy at night. If homes
are built in there, he would like to have some restrictions on them.
Mr. Mike Glasson, 22222 McClellan Road, said they have been operating
Deep Cliffe Golf Course for about l5 years and they purchased this
lot at the same time. They had been informed that they needed this
land for access. They feel this property could be developed in
keeping with the area. It could be restricted to one story.
Comm. Koenitzer said that here we have a case of a property owner who
wants to develop his property in conformance with the zoning and other
property owners would like to have their view retained.
Mr. Herman Glockler, 22360 McClellan Road, said he is the owner of
a duplex on McClellan. He said he was informed that every one of
the property owners along here are paying a surcharge because of the
view and now he is faced with losing this view of the golf course.
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Comm. Gatto said his initial inclination would be to retain this
as open space. The number of homes they could place on this
property is rather limited. The slope provides a transition
from the golf course to the homes above. The golf course may
some day wish they had this land in order to increase the size
of their parking lot.
Comm. Koenitzer said the staff's recommendation for residential
use is satisfactory with him. He said he sees no need to in-
crease the size of the golf course parking lot because the
course is limited as to the number of people who can use it at
one time. '
Comm. Woodward said he had no strong feelings about why this
should r~ain recreational property, although he is sympathetic
with the people who live above this property. He said he would
opt with 0-4.4 with an underlying recreational use for this
property.
Comm. Blaine said if it is not being used as agricultural and
the potential was not there, she could see no reason why single :
story homes with restrictions could not be placed on the property.
She would like to see an underlying recreational/agricultural
zone placed on the property. Chairman Adams concurred with this.'
Moved by Comm. Woodward, seconded by Comm. Koenitzer, to con-
tinue l-GPA-76 to the next regular meeting.
Motion carried, 5-0
Mrs. Dorothy Varian said she was present to speak to Land
Area U7, and had input relevant to this public hearing. She
said it would be extremely difficult for her to attend the
October 25th meeting. After discussion, it was agreed Land
Area U7 would be discussed at the beginning of the October 25th
meeting, and she would be there.
Chairman Adams called a recess at 9:l5 PM. The meeting recon-
vened at 9:25 PM.
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continued
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MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 1976 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
2. CITY OF CUPERTINO: Public Hearing to consider amendments to the
North De Anza Blvd. Conceptual Plan, as follows: (1) To
modify Condition 2 to delete reference to previously approved
private conceptual zoning plans; (2) To consider pedestrian
and bicycle access between the Garden Gate subdivision and
Bandley Drive; (3) To consider an amendment to Appendix B
related to landscaping guidelines; and other amendments as may
be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. First Hearing.
The Assistant Planning Director gave to the Planning Commissioners a
revised Condition 2 to replace the Condition 2 in the October 8, 1976
staff report.
The Assistant Planning Director stated that Condition 22 of 2-Z-75
(Dr. Brown Plan) contains details regarding access to lots along De Anza
Blvd. that do not have direct access to De Anza Blvd. The condition
presented at this meeting should speak to the width and location of
the driveways.
Comm. Gatto said it was inappropriate to arbitrarily change overall plans
which were partially completed, such as 2-Z-74 and 38-Z-74, without re-
considering the entire plan. Since 2-Z-75 was not realized in any manner,
the conceptual plan for Highway 9 could be used as a substitute.
Mr. Arnold Fluckiger, 1150 Chestnut Street, Menlo Park, said he is the
architect for the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Valley Green
Drive and North De Anza Blvd. It is his contention there were no specific
plans for that piece of property.
Comm. Gatto wanted to remove only the reference to 2-Z-75 and to retain
existing approvals on 2-Z-74 and 38-Z-74. The balance of the Commission
were in favor of this approach.
Moved by Carom. Gatto, seconded by Carom. Blaine to close the public
hearing on this portion of the hearing
Motion carried, 5-0
Condo 2 of
3-Z-75
modified
Moved by Carom. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Woodward to recommend to the
City Council that Condition 2 õf 3-Z-75 be modified todèlète "and
2-Z-75" and that Condition 9 be worded as to include the layout
at this meeting. 2-Z-74 ârid 38-Z-74, once implemented, will take pre-
cedence over this plan.
Motion was amended by Carom. Gatto, seconded by Carom. Woodward, in
the event of a conflict, conditions contained in the approved plans
2-Z-74 and 38-Z-74 shall take precedence.
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Vote on the amendment:
Motion carried. 5-0
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Adams
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AYES;
NOES:
Comm. Blaine, Gatto, Koenitzer, Woodward, Chairman
None
Vote on the original motion:
AYES:
NOES:
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Comm. Blaine. Gatto, Koenitzer, Woodward, Chairman Adams
None
Motion carried, 5-0
(2) Bike access was discussed next, The Assistant Planning
Director said the staff has restudied this area where Saratoga
Foothills is going to be built and recommended the location for
a bike and pedestrian access should go to the signalized inter-
section of Mariani Avenue and De Anza Blvd. The question of
future access should be continued until such time as a plan
for land use is proposed. The concern is for access between
one of these deadend streets to Bandley Drive.
Comm. Gatto suggested a pedestrian/bicycle circulation between
Greenleaf/Bandley/Mariani intersection may be provided by City
dedication and improvement or by the property owner, whichever
goes first.
Chairman Adams asked for comments from the audience.
Moved by Comm. Koenitzer, seconded by Comm. Blaine to close the
public hearing on 2 (b).
Motion carried, 5-0
Moved by Comm. Koenitzer, seconded by Comm. Woodward to approve
the following changes to the staff's recommended rewording to
Plan Text and Conditions Relative to Pedestrian/Bicycle Access
on Page 2 of the October 8, 1976, staff report: Beginning on
line 8, it shall be changed to read: "Currently, there are two
access points from Garden Gate to De Anza Boulevard-Alves Drive
and Valley Green Drive. A pedestrian and bike path access route
shall be developed . . . . . . . . . .future focal point for
bus transit." The entire last paragraph shall be deleted.
Ped/bike access
approved
AYES:
NOES:
Comm. Blaine, Gatto, Koenitzer, Woodward, Chairman Adams
None
Motion carried, 5-0
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Discussion next turned to (3) Appendix B, et al. The Planning
Director asked the Planning Commission's opinion of grass or
ground cover for the City's entrance from the north On De Anza
Blvd. in light of the maintenance and vater conservation factors.
The Assistant City Engineer reported that grass would cost about
$1000 per acre per year more than ground cover, not including
water. There are about 6 acres on both sides of De Anza Blvd.
along this stretch. He answered the Commission that the total
bill per acre is about $10,000 per acre, so we are talking about
10% more for grass.
Comm. Woodward wanted to know what kind of ground cover would be
put in and whether or not it would stand the trampling.
The Assistant City Engineer said the City is in the process of
forming an assessment district for the Sobrato-Berg improvements.
Comm. Gatto asked if the property owners will install irrigation
systems. The Planning Director said this has been discussed but
not yet decided.
Chairperson Sallan, of the Architectural and Site Approval
Committee, reported the feelings of this Committee in regard to
grass versus ground cover. The Committee said economics should
be taken into consideration, but aesthetics must also be taken
into consideration here. The Committee recommends grass rather
than ground cover for this entrance to our City.
Chairperson Sallan said the Committee wants clarification of the
averaging concept for the buffer area and she asked that this be
covered in the Guidelines.
Chairman Adams asked for comments from the audience.
Messrs. John Sobrato and John Berg wanted to present their side
of the picture. Mr. Sobrato reminded the Commission that the
land they were talking about is worth $125,000 per acre. The
difference between turf and ground cover is insignificant, and
they were in favor of grass.
Dr. Joseph Brown said he is opposed
tioned the wisdom of the meandering
putting the sidewalk along the curb
with maintenance, water, etc.
to the lawn.
sidewalk. He
so there will
He also ques-
suggested
be no problems
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Architect Cliff Peterson, representing Any
go along with either turf or ground cover.
averaging is vital to their project.
Mountain, said they could
He stressed that the
Comm. Gatto would like to
grapple with the numbers.
tinuing this item,
vote on this, and then let the City Council
Otherwise, he would be in favor of con-
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Woodward to close the public
hearing.
Motion carried, 5-0
The Planning Commission indicated a desire to keep the lawn as suggested
by H-Control and had been previously approved in conceptual plan.
Landscaping could be greater but only 35 ft. would be countable.
Section 2.7.2
approved
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Koenitzer, that the Planning
Commission finds that Section 2.7.2 is consistent with the Planning
Commission's thoughts on auxiliary streets Torre Avenue, Bandley
Drive, Valley Green Drive, Lazaneo Drive, Alves Drive and Mariani Drive.
AYES:
NOES:
Carom. Blaine, Gatto, Koenitzer, Woodward, Chairman Adams
None
Motion carried, 5-0
Comm. Gatto commented that the other entrance to our City, Holfe Road,
is grass and is very effective.
3. Application l5-U-76 of SARATOGA FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
USE PERMIT to allow construction of 34 single-family residential
homes in a planned development zone. Said proDerty is located
westerly of and adjacent to Bandley Drive approximately 500 feet
northerly of the intersection of Bandley Drive and Alves Drive.
First hearing continued.
The Assistant Planning Director reviewed the revised plan that was
received by the staff late the afternoon of this meeting. The staff
would like each residence to have a 20' driveway. The new plan
reflects an attempt to provide a focal point from Bandley Drive into
the pool and common open space.
Mr. Jerry Lohr, 1745 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, said they would like
to fence around the perimeter of the open space and have open (perhaps
wrought iron) gates with keys for the residents and their guests.
They don't want to encourage the public to come into the common
open space, There will be four 16' lengths of back fences across
Bandley Avenue.
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Moved by Comm. Koenitzer, seconded by Corom. Woodward to close the
public hearing.
Motion carried, 5-0
Mr. Lohr answered Comm. Blaine that there is a 6' easement between
the buildings to allow mutual access to the rear yards. The
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front area and the common area are commonly owned and maintained.,
The home owners maintain only their private areas.
Moved by Comm. Koenitzer. seconded by Comm. Woodward to recommend,
to the City Council approval of application l5-U-76 with the 14
standard conditions and conditions 15 through 34 as presented in
the staff report, and with Exhibit A second revision as presented
at this meeting.
Discussion followed. Comm. Woodward would like to delete
Condition 19. The Assistant Planning Director said Condition l8
should also be deleted.
The motion was amended by Comm. Koenitzer, seconded by Comm.
Woodward to delete Conditions 18 and 19 and to include Condition
35 - that units 6 and 15 shall be flipped so they have separate
driveways 20' long.
Vote on the amendment:
AYES:
NOES:
Comm. Blaine, Gatto, Koenitzer, Woodward, Chairman Adams
None
Motion carr ied. 5-0
Comm. Gatto said the use and density of this land are good, but
the PD zone is to allow the developer to create something
exciting. This development is going to have a rather harsh
appearance. This is practically a solid wall around the peri-
meter of the property with the common area in the center. He
felt that we should start forcing the developers to do something
more unique with a PD development.
AYES:
NOES;
Comm. Blaine, Koenitzer, Woodward, Chairman Adams
Comm. Gatto
Motion carried, 4-1
The applicant was informed this would come before the City
Council on November 1, 1976.
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continued
23-TM-76
approved
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4. Application lS-cr-76 of ARNOLD FLUCKIGER: USE PERMIT to construct
a mini warehouse facility in a planned development zone. Said
property is located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection
of Valley Green Drive and North De Anza Blvd. First hearing
cant inued .
The Assistant Planning Director stated this proposal is inconsistent
with the General Plan.
Architect Arnold Fluckiger, ll50 Chestnut Street, Menlo Park, said he
drew all the plans for this site. The only plans with a bank or
commercial indicated were made in 1972. There was no 50' landscaped
buffer on any of the elements.
~~. Fluckiger was advised the appropriate action would be for him to
file for a rezoning application.
Moved by Comm. Koenitzer, seconded by Comm. Blaine to continue application
18-U-76.
Motion carried, 5-0
5. Application 23-Z-76 of CITY OF CUPERTINO: REZONING approximately
4.33 acres from RI-lO (Residential, single-family, 10,000 sq. ft. per
dwelling unit) to BA (Public Buildings) zone, or whatever zone may
be deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. Said property
is located at 10555 Mary Avenue. First Hearing.
The Director of Planning and Development reviewed the October 7th staff
report. The ERC determined an EIR would be required. The City is
applying for a Federal grant to enlarge the Corporation Yard. The
proposal at this meeting is to rezone this property consistent with the
General Plan. The EIR will be ready on October 12th.
Moved by Carom. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Blaine to close the public
hear :ing .
Motion carried, 5-0
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Woodward to approve application
23-TM-76 and to recommend it to the City Council.
AYES:
NOES:
Comm. Blaine, Gatto, Koenitzer, Woodward, Chairman Adams
None
Motion carried, 5-0
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6. Application 23-TM-76 of SOBRATO-BERG PROPERTIES: TENTATIVE
MAP to divide the 8-acre existing site into three parcels.
Said property is located in the West Valley Industrial Park
at the northeast corner of the intersection of McClellan and
Bubb Roads. First Hearing.
Mr. Sobrato said their only objection is unlimited parking
the parcels. It costs $20 to $25 per month to provide one
space, and there is no economic way to justify this common
parking lot. The common driveway is all right. The Planning
Director agreed with Mr. Sobrato.
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parking
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Mr. Karl Berg suggested a modification to Condition l6 by adding
the words "on driveways" to the end of the third line.
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Woodward to close the
public hearing.
Motion carried, 5-0
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Moved by Comm. Blaine, seconded by Comm. Koenitzer, to recommend i 23-TM-76
approval of application 23-TM-76, with Conditions 1-15 in the ¡approved
staff report, Condition l6 with the words "and parking" on the I
3rd & 4th lines deleted, Conditions 17 and 18 in the staff report,
and Condition 19 requiring the dedication of access roads to I
McClellan Road to the City. I
AYES: Comm. Blaine, Gatto, Koenitzer, Woodward, Chairman Adam!,
NOES: None
Motion carried, 3-0
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7. Application 8-V-76 of GEORGE KING AND JAMES BERRY: VARIANCE!
request from Ordinance 002(q), Section 3.3 to permit re-
quired parking to be located in the front setback area. I
Said property is located northerly of and adjacent to Alpinei
Drive opposite Oasis Court. First Hearing. I
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The Assistant Planning Director said the staff feels the Ordinance
will take care of this problem once it is approved by the City
Council. The staff report says this matter should be continued
in case the City Council does not agree with the proposed
ordinance.
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8-V-76
continued
rescinded
8-V-76
denied
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Mr, John Rintala, 10lOl Scenic Blvd., said he is the owner of this
property. He felt that a variance here would solve the problems
in this neighborhood. He said they can build on this property by
redesign or by elimination of some of the landscaping. They would
prefer not to wait any longer for City Council action on the
ordinance.
The variance request is to park in the 25' setback.
The Assistant City Attorney repeated the conditions under which
a variance can be granted. All three conditions must be met.
The Planning Director said the City Council wants the Planning Commis-
sion to talk about rear yard setbacks and privacy intrusion in the
R3 Ordinance. Chairman Adams repeated the conditions under which the
Planning Commission can grant a variance.
Mr. Rintala said there is a l5' change in elevation between this
property and the property to the rear. These are town house type
units, and there is only a bedroom window in the second story. The
neighbor's roofline is about on a level with the Rintala lot line.
The Planning Director reviewed the recent Appleberry application that
was denied at the City Council hearing.
Comm. Blaine said she found it difficult to agree there are extra-
ordinary circumstances here. Carom. Koenitzer agreed. He sees that
one particular design won't fit on this lot without a variance.
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Blaine to continue this
application 8-V-76 to October 25, 1976.
Motion carried, 5-0
When it became obvious that the applicant wanted a recommendation
rather than a delay, the previous motion and second and the vote were
rescinded.
Moved by Comm. Woodward, seconded by Comm. Koenitzer to close the
public hearing.
Motion carried, 5-0
Moved by Comm. Woodward, seconded by Comm. Koenitzer to recommend
denial of application 8-V-76.
AYES:
NOES:
Comm. Blaine, Koenitzer, Woodward, Chairman Adams
Comm. Gatto.
Motion carried, 4-1
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Comm. Gatto wanted tQe record to show that he felt the R3
Ordinance ?resent1y under consideration and its reason for
consideration, constituted an extraordinary circumstance in
this case.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS; None.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Discussion of ordinance for the abatement of public
nuisances resulting from unsafe or dangerous buildings.
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Koenitzer to continue
the above-mentioned ordinance to October 25, 1976.
Motion carried, 5-0
REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION: None.
REPORT OF PLANNING DIRECTOR
9. Annual Review of Urban Service Area.
Moved by Comm. Gatto, seconded by Comm. Woodward to continue
the annual review of the Urban Service Area to the next regular
meeting .
Motion carried, 5-0
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Adams adjourned this meeting at 12:07 AM.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Chairman
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